Richard T. Auer age 61 passed away peacefully on Monday November 20 2006 at his home in Ormond Beach Fl. Richard was a life-long resident of the Lake Minnetonka area until he moved to Florida in 2004. He co-owned and operated Hamlet and Smith a marketing company representing a variety of products with electronics being his specialty. He was both an avid golfer and competitive sailor winning many races. He competed in many regattas with "Hog Wild" and continued with leisure cruises on "After Auers." He was a wonderful husband and proud father. He is survived by his loving wife Joan his three daughters Wendy (Mike) Woodley Jennie (Ken) Schindler and Katie Auer all of Minneapolis his grandchildren Hayley Hunter and Jackson his brother Tony (Susan) Auer his two sisters Deb Rossi and Barb (John) Jovonovich. He will also be missed by Joan's children Dawn (Ross) Lewis and George (Alicia) Crawford. Condolences may be shared with his family online at www.lohnmanfuneralhomes.com. A celebration in memory of his life will be held at Lohnman Funeral Home Ormond Beach. Date to be announced.